A Chinese synonym 同义词 is a word or expression that has the same meaning as another. There are a large number of Chinese synonyms. Continue reading “Synonyms learning”
Right writing order of the dot 点的正确笔顺
The troke “点 dot” can locate at different positions in characters and its writing order also varies. How to write it correctly in each case? Continue reading “Right writing order of the dot 点的正确笔顺”
尧 high
尧 is derived from 堯, in which 垚 (yáo) is soil or a high mountain, and 兀 (wù) is a person in kneeling pose, so “尧” means high. 尧 is compound ideograph. Continue reading “尧 high”
丰 a utensil filled with jade strings
丰 is 豐 a pictographic character. In the oracle bone inscription, the top of 丰 is like a utensil filled with jade strings, and the bottom is like a 豆-shaped container. Continue reading “丰 a utensil filled with jade strings”
丹 cinnabar
In the oracle bone inscription, the outer shape of 丹 is like a mine, the horizontal stroke inside indicates there is cinnabar. Continue reading “丹 cinnabar”